Joel Gonzalez
Joel Gonzalez at Sands Kia

Joel Gonzalez

Sales

Sands Kia

16820 Cactus Road
Surprise, AZ 85388

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5.0
159 Reviews

I have been in the Car industry or 14 yrs. I absolutely love helping families find their Dream Car. It is in my Best interest to find you the least expensive vehicle that works for you & your Family.

Dealership Experience

1 yr, 11 mos

Industry Experience

15 yrs, 4 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

Spanish Spanish

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5.0

159 Reviews

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159 Reviews of Joel Gonzalez

September 13, 2026

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Sands Kia is an amazing dealership! GONZO met us in the parking lot asking us questions about what we wanted. Listening to everything we said he found the car, color and ac in the back More

by lynnareman
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Sep 13, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Lynn! I’m thrilled to hear about your positive experience at Sands Kia, especially with Gonzo assisting you. It’s fantastic to know that he provided excellent service and helped you find the perfect car with all the features you desired. I appreciate your loyalty, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the dealership in the future. Enjoy your new ride! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

September 12, 2026

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Gonzo is very helpful in letting us know all of our options when buying a car, and ensured we drove off the lot with the one we loved and was able to keep in our price range! More

by Marissa C
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Other Employees Tagged: Trenton Herbster

Sep 12, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Marissa! I’m pleased to hear that Gonzo was able to assist you in finding the perfect car within your budget. At Sands Kia, we strive to provide the best options and service for our customers. I appreciate your feedback, and we hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

September 11, 2026

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I had a fantastic experience buying my telluride here. My salesperson, GONZO was knowledgeable, patient and never made me feel pressured. The pricing was transparent and the finance team made the paperwor More

by Pete Barrera
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Sep 11, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you, Pete! I’m pleased to hear you had a fantastic experience purchasing your Kia Telluride at Sands Kia. Gonzo truly values providing knowledgeable and pressure-free service, and it’s great to know that our finance team contributed to a smooth process as well. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

September 05, 2026

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Very clean and full of friendly people. We worked with Joel “Gonzo” and he was incredibly knowledgeable, honest and great to work with. I also loved how this dealership offered a good selec More

by Momosmakings3
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Other Employees Tagged: Tony in Finance

Sep 06, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your kind words! I'm pleased to hear that you had a great experience at Sands Kia with Joel. Our team strives to provide a welcoming atmosphere and it's great to know you enjoyed our selection of snacks and beverages while you waited. We look forward to assisting you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

September 01, 2026

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Gonzo took the time to work with us. We drove two different vehicles and decided on the K5. He set our phones up and went through all the settings with us. I recommend seeing Gonzo if yo More

by dcotner
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Sep 02, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! I’m glad to hear that Gonzo provided you with such great service and helped you find the perfect Kia K5. Your recommendation means a lot. We look forward to seeing you again at Sands Kia! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

September 01, 2026

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When you go to the Sands. Dealership you know that they care for the comfort of their customers. Their showroom is clean and shiny and comfortable for the consumer. Taking a More

by Alice
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Sep 02, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Alice! I truly appreciate your kind words about Sands Kia and am glad to hear that you found our showroom comfortable and our sales staff accommodating. It’s our goal to ensure every visit is a pleasant experience. We look forward to serving you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

August 27, 2026

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Joel was great and took the time to set up all the apps and showed me how to use it and he hooked my phone up as well . More

by Nora
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Aug 27, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Nora! I’m glad to hear that Joel provided you with excellent service and took the time to help you set up everything. At Sands Kia, we strive to ensure our customers have a great experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

August 22, 2026

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Thank you for your time and patience. Delivery of the KIA was most appreciated. Thank you. More

by ritajane9r
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Aug 23, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your kind words, Rita! I’m thrilled to hear that you appreciated the delivery of your Kia. At Sands Kia, we strive to provide excellent service, and your feedback means a lot to us. We look forward to assisting you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

August 16, 2026

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Helpful, friendly, and great at what he does! My family is thankful we got Gonzo as the person to help us out. Also thank you to whole Kia Sands staff. More

by matthewdyer14
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Other Employees Tagged: Justin Scott , Muhammad was amazing and very helpful.

Aug 16, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your kind words, Matthew! I’m thrilled to hear that you and your family had a positive experience with Gonzo. Your appreciation means a lot to us, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

August 12, 2026

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Muy amables muy rapido muchas gracias kia y al señor gonzo dios lo bendiga exelwnte servicio More

by Martha
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Aug 12, 2026

Sands Kia responded

¡Gracias por tus amables palabras, Martha! Me alegra saber que tu experiencia en Sands Kia fue rápida y excelente. Aprecio tu reconocimiento hacia Gonzo y espero verte nuevamente pronto. ¡Que tengas un gran día! Sincerely, Ron Malvestuto, Service Director, rmalvestuto@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

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